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Family Combretaceae combretums
Common name: Talisay (Filipino); India almond; False kamani; Indian almond; Tropical almond (English)
Local name: Talisay
Indication: scabies
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Pound leaves to extract juice. Apply or drop juice on affected skin
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Rosano; Juana (Samar; West; East Motiong; Brgy. Poblacion; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Samar

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